Land Rover Discovery: Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) -
Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Drill holes in the rear lamp panel outer where the metal insert gas
(MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear lamp panel outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
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- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- Install the liftgate mounting buffers and tighten the bolts to 25Nm.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are correctly
sealed.
- Make sure corrosion protection is applied to all areas affected by
repair.
- The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal
of removal procedure.
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Removal
NOTE:
The rear floor side extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear lamp panel outer
Rear side member lower side
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear floor side extension and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck b
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Transmission jack
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some illustrations may show the transmission removed for clarity.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Trailer Lamps, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution f